{"product_id":"kato-176-8438-dcc-emd-sd70ace-dcc-up-8497-n-scale","title":"Kato 176-8438-DCC | EMD SD70ACe DCC - Union Pacific #8497 Flag | N Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun modern Union Pacific freight power on your N scale layout, ready for DCC right out of the box. This Kato EMD SD70ACe wears UP's distinctive \"Flag Scheme\" with the Building America logo as #8497 — one of the road numbers UP picked to commemorate the 2005 Chicago \u0026amp; North Western merger anniversary. The SD70ACe is the latest evolution of EMD's \"70\" series — a 4,300-horsepower AC-traction freight workhorse that's been on the front of UP intermodals, coal trains, and merchandise consists since 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the factory DCC-equipped version (-DCC suffix). The Kato decoder is pre-installed and tuned for smooth running — drop it on DCC track and it's ready to go. Kato's hallmark engineering is all here: a five-pole motor with dual flywheels, all-wheel drive and pickup, directional LED headlights and number-board lighting, blackened low-profile wheels for Code 55 or larger rail, and Kato's body-mounted magnetic-knuckle couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more N scale locomotives? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/trains-track\/scale-n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eN Scale Trains \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/locomotives\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLocomotives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed body shell with prototype-accurate UP \"Flag Scheme\" \/ Building America logo as #8497\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-installed Kato DCC decoder — runs on DCC track straight from the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-pole motor with dual brass flywheels — smooth, quiet, low-speed-friendly running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive and all-wheel electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional LED headlights and number-board lighting (DCC-controlled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackened, low-profile wheels for Code 55, Code 70, or Code 80 rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKato magnetic-knuckle couplers, body-mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: N (1:160), Wheel arrangement: Co-Co (6-axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eMore Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUnion Pacific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e#8497\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFlag Scheme \/ Building America Logo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModern (2004 to present)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; 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border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4949727683775\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the DCC decoder pre-installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The \"-DCC\" suffix indicates Kato's factory-installed DCC decoder. Drop it on DCC track and it runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this is the DCC-only version (no sound). For sound, you'd need the -LS variant or aftermarket sound install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it run on Code 55 track?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The wheels are low-profile and blackened, so they roll cleanly on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between SD70ACe and SD70M?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SD70ACe (this model) uses AC traction motors with a single inverter per truck — smoother low-speed lugging on heavy trains. The earlier SD70M used DC traction. Most Class I roads have moved to AC for new heavy freight units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48206770733311,"sku":"176-8438-DCC","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_ea7db08d-426f-48ca-af5f-5f64365c0838.jpg?v=1771700217","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/kato-176-8438-dcc-emd-sd70ace-dcc-up-8497-n-scale","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}